The case of Edward Yum Liang-hsien, a League of Social Democrats member who has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault, has been a hot news item for a couple of weeks.
There has been an obvious rise of news-related infotainment, with the print media today treating most news items as entertainment news to attract readers.
The most radical local political party, a political activist and a sex scandal are without doubt the most potent ingredients that can be used to cook up a sensational story. It is not difficult to understand why this story sells.
People who read these stories are usually not interested in the facts or the social and political implications behind the stories, as they treat them as entertainment news. Their attention spans are often short.
Yum's case has reminded us that certain rules must be observed by political parties and politicians in order to keep their political integrity intact.
It has further exposed the anomie that is affecting our young people - those of the so-called post-1980s generation - making them lack purpose and ethical values.
Our society is changing rapidly and, as it evolves, it will inevitably give rise to many different beliefs and values. We are no longer bound by traditional values.